Transportation applications.

Robust, versatile CO2 sensors

CO2 sensors for transportation applications

In the transportation industry, shipments are often subjected to a range of external elements that put goods at risk of damage or spoiling. Depending on the cargo, freight could be exposed to varying temperatures, pressures and relative humidity. Then there’s the inevitable shocks and vibrations that goods contend with during transit. Some applications even expose cargo to extreme conditions, such as high pressure or intense motion. Safeguarding valuable produce and merchandise is a fundamental requirement for businesses. And this can have a costly impact if it’s not done effectively.

Our sensors are robust enough to accurately measure the CO2 levels of goods in transit, as an integral part of your transportation monitoring system. The sensors are built to endure external vibration and sudden shocks, as well as varying degrees of pressure. So they can be used to continuously monitor shipments, giving control and allowing for corrective measures to be taken accordingly.

Wireless transportation systems are now a reality, since our sensors are low power enough to be battery operated. With no cables to worry about, systems can be quickly installed in any desired area, with minimal disruption. Your system could even be a portable, handheld or wearable instrument, as our miniature sensors fit inside very compact products.

Our solid-state CO2 sensors have been successfully used in transportation markets for many years. Typical applications we’ve supplied include: refrigeration; transportation security; solutions for IoT (Internet of Things) projects; and various freight applications such as shipping containers. Then there’s the more weird and wonderful applications we’ve done, such as CO2 sensors for preserving lifesaving organs in transit.

Typically, we would recommend our ExplorIR® range of CO2 sensors when measuring higher levels of CO2 in transportation. ExplorIR® sensors reliably measure CO2 levels in volatile environments. This includes being exposed to high pressure and vibration during transit. Please see our ExplorIR® sensors here.

However, our CozIR® range of CO2 sensors may be more suitable when measuring low (or ambient) levels of CO2 during transportation. CozIR® sensors are up to 50X lower power than typical infrared CO2 sensors, and can last over ten years with low maintenance. Please see our CozIR® sensors here.

The exact sensor required depends on what you want to use it for, the operating conditions, and any special features desired. If the above sensors do not meet your requirements, you can use our product selector to specify your exact requirements. Alternatively, please contact us and we can recommend the best solution for your project.